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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Nice Details

Nice details. That's what I thought when my husband brought this piece home.

However, that is all I thought, because the first thing I saw was this.

What am I going to do with the top? Then he pulled out this.

That's right, the original beautiful piece of granite. I wanted to create a nice contrast with the base, so I gave it several dry brush coats of my 50/50 mix of white gesso and paint. I left the hardware untouched, to compliment the dark top.

I have more furniture to get to, and I'll share an old world finish I've been playing with. It's a three part mix that creates a great effect.

Rosemary,From ugly stepsister to Cinderella!Beautiful, what a fabulous transformation as usual! Lucky girl to actually have a husband that brings you cool stuff instead of telling you to ditch the "junk"!Rebecca

Such a gorgeous piece! I love how you finished the bottom and the contrast between the white bottom and that beautiful granite topped surface is absolutely gorgeous! I love marble furniture and you have created a masterpiece here! Amazing job, as always! Thanks for your sweet words on my decoupaged planter. Have a nice day!~Poppy

Hi Rosemary, thanks for the comment on my workshop. I can't wait until its done. But, on to other things. I found this makeover on your blog and just had to list this link for you to check. I had a desk very, very similar to this one but without the cool top. Check it out and let me know what you think. Kathyhttp://www.petticoatjunktion.com/2012/02/blue-and-white-mademoiselle.html

Hello Rosemary, this is just my second post to you...just joined your blog tonight.

I was wondering if you sand and/or strip the finish from your pieces such as this ornate desk with the marble top before you apply your gesso and paint mix to the piece. This turned out so lovely. I am enjoying visiting your different post. Thank you so much for sharing your methods of painting. 1bookshelf_elf@att.net...again thank you! Mary

Hi Rosemary, You're my new discovery and you do some amazing things. I'm fascinated by the use of gesso and I wondered if it leaves a fragile surface, more like plaster and it might be easily chipped or damaged? I have only used it to restore frames not for painting furniture and this was my concern. It looks so beautiful! x

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